July 13, 2005

1.

Approval of minutes of June 8, 2005.

Speakers: None

Motion to approve minutes of June 8, 2005. (Comstock/Craven)

Ayes: Knee, Comstock, Craven

2.

Administrator’s report.

Administrator gave report

Speakers: None

Motion to accept the Administrator’s report. (Comstock/Craven)

Ayes: Knee, Comstock, Craven

3.

Discussion of possible amendments to the Sunshine Ordinance

1. "Passive meeting" and "passive meeting bodies."
2. Other relevant issues that the Task Force wish to raise.
3. Department/agency feedback regarding Sunshine Ordinance Amendments including but not limited to the SF Library Commission.
4. Section 67.28, Fees

Speakers: David Pilpel, spoke on "passive meeting" and "passive meeting bodies"; Mike Housh, Secretary of the Library Commission, spoke on the Library providing public the access to public records; Juan De Anda, recommended City departments to utilize technology when responding to public information request.

4.

Discussion of conducting a survey for individuals who have filed a SOTF complaint and how well SOTF has responded to their complaint(s).

Speakers: None

Reviewed and discussed the draft survey submitted by the Administrator.

5.

Public comment for items not listed on the agenda.

Speaker: Juan De Anda, suggested City departments to utilize technology when responding to public information request.

6.

Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from the Committee members.

Speakers: None

Discussed meaningful public participation during public meetings.